Tasmanian Bus Observations 2023

[Busnut704]

330 and 331 in hobart i seen

[Busnut704]

And it seems there will be no more Bustechs to come now if the current goss is correct.

900 - 926 i believe 26

[Busnut704]

Buses 242 and 244 seen in service around Hobart with also 330 and 331. Also 204,205,206 seen around Hobart. 911 on the road also.

[Busnut704]

Buses 202 and 203 Been Retired Unknown of outcome. My guess sold or scraped. (Graveyard)

[Lt. Commander Data]

Buses 202 and 203 Been Retired Unknown of outcome. My guess sold or scraped. (Graveyard)

Does that mean there are now no 14.5m buses in Metro’s fleet?

[Busnut704]

There is one left #245 it hasn't been on the road for like 6 plus months.

[LB608]

There was a Tasmanian artic on a Auckland wharf about 2 weeks ago

[1whoknows]

It has been reported on Facebook that Kinetic is in the process of taking over O'Driscolls in Hobart. They run the New Norfolk route plus school runs and charters.

[Busnut704]

401 seen in service in hobart also 912 was in workshops.

[Busnut704]

It has been reported on Facebook that Kinetic is in the process of taking over O'Driscolls in Hobart. They run the New Norfolk route plus school runs and charters.

Kinetic Tasmania Brought Redline And O'Driscolls.

[Busnut704]

Also O'Driscoll Coaches was doing charter work for the jack jumpers game last night, Instead of Metro.

[Busnut704]

There was a Tasmanian artic on a Auckland wharf about 2 weeks ago

Did by chance get a bus number?

[busrider]

It has been reported on Facebook that Kinetic is in the process of taking over O'Driscolls in Hobart. They run the New Norfolk route plus school runs and charters.

Kinetic Tasmania Brought Redline Not O'Driscolls.

Kinetic announced it themselves: https://www.wearekinetic.com/media/kine ... ll-coaches

[Busnut704]

Well there ya go another Tasmanian owned company gone..

[st.k66]

Observed a new Express bodied Scania low floor belonging to Tassielink arriving at the Spirit Of Tasmania quay tonight (21/2 5.30pm) in Geelong

[Busnut704]

406 seen last night also seen 912
Buses 223, 245, 639, 640, 648, 658, 659, in disposal fleet list but still registered.

[Busnut704]

Usually (Burnie) Buses 401. 404. 405. 406 Seen on routes around Hobart also 912 913 914.

[tonyp]

Three Custom Denning Elements to be delivered to Metro Tas for trial in Launceston. They will be the first fully low floor buses in Tasmania.

https://www.customdenning.com.au/post/c ... a-contract

[tonyp]

https://www.busnews.com.au/industry-new ... bus-trials

[Stormmm]

#147 Bustech VST MAN N93 chassis (ex Skybus Auckland #135) now located at Kinetic Tasmania (Redline) Derwent Park depot.

Currently unregistered. Has to go through some checks for suitability but, if all goes well, will be used on Hobart-Sorell-Dodges Ferry services, replacing the current BLK low floor fleet (92, 93, 94 and 95) and will be based out of Dodges Ferry. There will be at least another two (or three) VSTs arriving soon.

Interior has been done with the usual Skybus seats (red).